EVERY Memorial Day Weekend,
members of Washington State's Audubon Chapters and their friends
gather in the Wenas Valley, located on the east slope of the Cascade Mountains
between Ellensburg and Yakima. With a
variety of natural history and recreation opportunities, the Wenas Valley is a beautiful
area that supports a fascinating assortment of spring flora and fauna,
and offers the spiritual fulfillment of simply being outdoors in the
spring. Everyone whether members of Audubon chapters or not is welcome
to join us for this outing, which is attended each year by around 200
men, women and children and a large number of birds which, we like to
think, enjoy being watched ever as much as we enjoy watching them.

The gathering is held in the vicinity of the Larrison Tree along Wenas Creek
within the Wenas Creek Campground. Camping
is primitive, but it's about as nice a place for group camping as there could
be.

There are "campfire"* programs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, and Field
Trips
(both birding trips and wildflower trips) scheduled Saturday, Sunday, and
Monday. Love of nature of all varieties means there may be insect hunts or
bat watching as well.

And best of all, the entire event is open to all and is FREE.**

* Around our approved propane device

** Okay - you'll need gas money if you carpool on field trips, and donations for
the portapotties and insurance are greatly appreciated.

Do
notlet dogs roamfree. Keep them on a leash. It is not a
good idea to take them on field trips.

Respectyour neighbors. Donít play loud music at any time. No
noisy activities or generators after 10:PM.

Please carpool on trips. Many areas have limited parking, so car pool,
save gas and cut down on dust.

Please
sign the register at the Larrison Tree, but you need attend only those
activities that interest you. Although we try to plan activities for everyone,
you are free to schedule your own activities this weekend.